Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Today is the first day of the month, so we report on electric-car sales. We also look at the popularity of fast charging, learn what the IIHS said about the safety of the Tesla Model S and BMW i3, and cover VW's latest diesel-scandal settlement. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We asked; you.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

AAA conducted primary research to understand the effects of ambient temperature on the range and equivalent fuel economy of five battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sold throughout the United States: the BMW i3, Chevrolet Bolt, Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S 75D and the Volkswagen e-Golf.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 6, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: A guide to Tesla Model S software updates since 2012, a review of the 2014 BMW 328d xDrive Sport Wagon, and why the EPA''s carbon limits could cost $7 per car. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We investigate the fuel economy of diesel SUVs and crossovers.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 29, 2016

Today, Consumers Union busts myths about Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, an MIT study indicates electric-car range anxiety is overblown, and a BMW i3 REx owner assesses the pros and cons of the extended-range electric car. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Check out.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 20, 2016

Today, the BMW i3 REx extended-range electric car is the subject of a lawsuit, General Motors is expected to compensate owners who bough large crossover SUVs with inaccurate window-sticker fuel-economy ratings, and Gasoline demand is on the rise in the U.S., All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 9, 2016

Today, Tesla adds two new 60-kilowatt-hour Model S variants, the Los Angeles Police Department purchases 100 BMW i3 electric cars, and we drive the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 7, 2015

Today, see BMW's hydrogen fuel-cell prototypes, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick's reported enthusiasm for Tesla autonomous cars, and the average fuel economy achieved by new cars and trucks in the U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 31, 2017

Today, our readers weigh in on Volkswagen's claim that it will outdo Tesla, we look at jobs created by fuel-economy rules, the EU gets serious about emission testing, and BMW says that in a few years, you can sleep behind the wheel. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Cars made by Daimler have the biggest gap between their official fuel economy figure and real-road results, according to environmental NGO, Transport & Environment (T&E). According to T&E’s analysis, Daimler real world fuel economy gap is in excess of 30 per cent; as does BMW and Ford, [.].

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Green Car Reports

MAY 23, 2016

Today, we look at ambitious targets for Tesla Model 3 production, how General Motors will compensate owners who bought SUVs with inaccurate fuel-economy figures on window stickers, and why an electric-car advocate created the fictional Chevrolet Jolt EV. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

BMW is firmly on the green car bandwagon – as indicated by the latest enhancements to both the 1 Series and 3 Series vehicles, set to be released this autumn.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 23, 2015

Today we have an announcement from BMW, Volkswagen, and ChargePoint about a plan to build around 100 DC fast-charging stations using the Combined Charging Standard (CCS), fuel-economy ratings for the 2016 Honda HR-V, and how Tesla''s direct-sales scheme is starting to influence other companies.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 16, 2018

review of several popular electric cars, what carmakers really want to happen to fuel-economy rules, a new Jeep with old-fashioned gas mileage, vampires and phantoms in the Tesla Model 3, and range anxiety for gasoline-car drivers. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

MAY 30, 2013

According to BMW it is: because the company is aiming to offer vehicles that don''t just offer better fuel economy, but that also offer more power too. The latest example of this is the company''s third generation BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle that com[.]. Latest News Green cars BMW'

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Part of Germany’s “big three” luxury carmakers – alongside Audi and Mercedes-Benz – BMW is typically associated with class and prestige rather than fuel economy and the environment. However, with nearly 20 models offering emissions below 140g/km of CO2, BMW has quietly been building a solid image as[.].

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 27, 2016

And what horrible, awful, dreadful things do carmaker lobbyists say will happen if regulators dare to keep current fuel-economy standards in place? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Reducing fuel consumption isn’t all about tweaking the engine – BMW has managed it by introducing a new automatic climate control system.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 4, 2011

The new BMW Concept M5, which will make its public debut at Auto Shanghai 2011, manages to reduce fuel consumption by at least 25 per cent. The vehicle features a new V8 with M twin turbo technology and boasts a significantly increased output level. Its engine is coupled with a seven-speed M double clutch transmission [.].

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 1, 2013

BMW has long since assured that its MINI line-up has a clear emphasis on fuel economy and environmental performance: and now its latest models look set to take this commitment to a new level. Latest News Green cars BMW MINI'

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

The Geneva Motor Show 2012 continues to take shape with BMW the latest to announce a debut for the showcase. It will introduce the BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition at the event.

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Green Cars News

MAY 16, 2012

BMW offers drivers a no-brainer choice with the new 6 Series Gran Coupe. The 640d diesel has almost as much power as the 640i petrol. It is as fast to 62mph. It reaches the same top speed. As a six-cylinder turbo, it offers similar sound effects and refinement as admirable as the petrol. Crucially, it [.].

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Hot on the heels of making its North American debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show, the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 will arrive in US showrooms in early December. The vehicle boasts BMW’s interpretation of two-mode hybrid technology mated to a 4.4litre twin-turbo V8.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

BMW is taking its EfficientDynamics strategy forward by introducing a new TwinPower turbo four-cylinder engine for the X3 xDrive28i.

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Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2011

BMW’s most fuel efficient 5 Series is set to launch this September – setting a new benchmark for fuel economy and CO2 emissions in its segment.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Not a car you usually find on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk, however things are about to change as BMW announce details of their sixth generation iconic 5 Series which includes a variant with a fuel economy figure above 50mpg and CO2 emissions of around 130g/km. Tags: BMW 5 Series 520d BMW 5 Series.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 13, 2009

Roll on the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, where BMW will unveil the production versions of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and the BMW ActiveHybrid 7. The ActiveHybrid 7 is a mild hybrid that offers a 15 per cent reduction in fuel consumption. The car can accelerate to 60mph in a mere 4.8

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Green Cars News

JUNE 27, 2009

Where does the future lie for BMW? As part of the event, the company presented the capabilities of its Aerodynamic Test Centre and Aerolab, along with a new 3.0litre petrol unit that combines turbo-charging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve management. km (40mpg) with an average CO2 rating of 158g/km.

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Green Cars News

MAY 2, 2012

BMW has revealed its Olympic car fleet and, to head off any perhaps inevitable criticisms of officials swanning round in high-powered BMWs, the firm has also announced the average fuel economy of the entire fleet: 64.5mpg.

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Green Cars News

JULY 30, 2011

The aim is to increase fuel economy to a fleet-wide average 54.5mpg or 163g/mile of CO2 for cars and light duty trucks by model year 2025. Ford, GM, Chrysler, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar/Land [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 12, 2009

The Global Green Car Challenge is inching ever closer and this year’s event promises a host of environmentally friendly production cars battling for the title of “most eco-friendly&#. Tags: Green cars Latest news Australia Global Green Car Challenge solar powered cars.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

In comes a new BMW co-developed 1.6i per cent increase in combined cycle fuel economy. Tags: Citroen Green cars Latest news Citroen C5 greener engines lower emission Citroen C5 new Citroen C5. 16V THP 155hp petrol engine that replaces the out-going 2.0i Both are Euro V rated. Both are Euro V rated.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

The title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009 has been awarded to the ‘next generation’ Toyota Prius, due to be launched in the UK on 1 st August 2009. The new Prius was chosen from a short-list of 10 green car finalists which were test-driven at Imperial College, London, by six of the UK’s leading green transport and environmental experts.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

The Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion has been named the Green Vehicle of the Year at the 2011 ACFO awards. The Golf, a four-time ACFO Car of the Year winner was this year recognised for the excellent fuel economy of up to 74.3 mpg on a combined cycle, allowing its Bluemotion model to claim the green accolade. [.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 25, 2009

With several of the world’s top motor shows having been cancelled due to the global economic crisis, Frankfurt has become the showcase for the hottest new concept vehicles from the world’s leading car manufacturers. However, the event will also have a distinctly green theme. Mazda CX-7 – The new-look Mazda CX-7 includes a new 2.2

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Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2009

When it comes to building greener cars, everyone’s at it. Even premium carmakers like Mercedes-Benz are jumping on the bandwagon, with the launch of its Blue Efficiency range of cars. However, unlike most other manufacturers, Mercedes has decided to tweak its petrol-powered cars, rather than its diesels. RoadTestReports.co.uk

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Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2009

BMW is looking into ways to maximise waste heat recovery in vehicles with two pathways being explored - thermoelectric and thermodynamic. The BMW study used two basic single loop systems - an exhaust gas only as the heat source; and exhaust gas and coolant. per cent and 31.7

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

In today’s environment, where vehicle weight reduction is targeted in an effort to improve fuel economy, removing more than a pound from the vehicle provides our customers an enormous advantage. The system replaces traditional hydraulic systems, reducing weight 17%, cost 50%, and increasing fuel economy by 4%.

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